Top Picks Analysis: The Steelers went all in on the front seven, snaring Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier at No. 15 overall, and following that up with Notre Dame five-technique Stephon Tuitt, a potential value in the second round.

Shazier is lightning fast and projects as an all-around linebacker but he will probably need to be protected a bit by a nose tackle who can occupy multiple blockers.

Tuitt was regarded as a top-15 talent heading into his junior season with the Fighting Irish but he had an injury-plagued season and was out of shape for much of it. If Tuitt can get his body back on track, Pittsburgh may have something.

Third-round running back Dri Archer is a scatback with return ability and a nice complement to big bodies like Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount.

Best Value Pick: Daniel McCullers, the team's sixth-round choice out of Tennessee, is a massive defensive tackle who has the raw strength to be a two- down beast as long as he improves on his technique and develops more dedication to the game.

Questionable Calls: The 15th overall slot was probably a bit too high for a player like Shazier, who the Steelers project inside. He'll need plenty of help from players like McCullers to keep opposing guards off of him at the second level.

Summary: Pittsburgh needed to get younger and more athletic on defense and the team took steps in that direction although the top two choices both come with significant risk.